New Pekin in Washington County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations

By Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

1. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

Inscription. In honor of Pekin, Indiana, a town reported to have held Fourth of July celebrations regularly since the 1830's. Each July 4, citizens gather in Pekin to remember the birth of their nation and to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by their ancestors for the cause of American independence.

Erected 1995 by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.

Location. 38° 30.294′ N, 86° 1.019′ W. Marker is in New Pekin, Indiana, in Washington County. Marker is on State Road 60 south of Shorts Corner Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pekin IN 47165, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Borden Institute Site (approx. 4.6 miles away); Old Borden Tavern / Borden Museum (approx. 4.6 miles away); Burning the Salem Railroad Station (approx. 8.1 miles away); Birthplace of John Milton Hay (approx. 8.2 miles away); John Hay Center (approx. 8.2 miles away);

By Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

2. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

View to north; intersection of State Route 60
and Shorts Corner Road in background

Morgan's Raid (approx. 8.3 miles away); Salem Suffers (approx. 8.3 miles away); Washington County Honor Rolls Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away).

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By Duane Hall, May 22, 2014

3. Pekin's Fourth of July Celebrations Marker

View to south along State Route 60

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 370 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.